Caterina Bueno, born on April 2, 1943, in San Domenico di Fiesole, Italy, was an Italian singer and historian known for her contributions to folk music. From an early age, she learned to play the guitar and collected folkloric records, primarily from Tuscany. Bueno's career began with the release of La brunettina - Canzoni, rispetti e stornelli toscani in 1964. Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, she released several notable albums including La veglia (1968), Eran tre falciatori (1973), and Se vi assiste la memoria (1974). Her work significantly contributed to the rediscovery of Italian folk music, particularly from Tuscany. She collaborated with various artists, notably Francesco De Gregori, who dedicated the song "Caterina" to her. She passed away from cancer on July 16, 2007, in Florence at the age of 64.
